Crime Report: Rumble in the DoubleTree

Police responded to the DoubleTree hotel in Pentagon City on Sunday afternoon for a large fight.

According to this week’s Arlington County crime report, as many as 10-20 people were fighting in the hotel lobby.

ASSAULT BY MOB/MALICIOUS WOUNDING, 140216011, 300 block of S. Army Navy Drive. On February 16 at 3:20pm, police responded to a report of approximately 10 to 20 people fighting in a hotel lobby. Four victims were at the scene when police arrived. One victim was transported to Virginia Hospital Center. One suspect is described as a black male with dreadlocks, but otherwise there is no further suspect information. The investigation is ongoing.

The rest of this week’s crime report, after the jump. All named suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.

MALICIOUS WOUNDING, 140215012, 2000 block of S. Monroe Street. On February 15 at 3:12pm, police responded to a fight in progress. Upon arrival it was learned that an intoxicated subject became upset and attacked his roommates. Reyes Luyben Vargas, 27, of Arlington, VA was arrested and charged with malicious wounding, attempted malicious wounding, and destruction of property.

ROBBERY, 140218042, 900 block of N. Stuart Street. At 4:30 pm on February 18, a 65 year-old victim was attempting to make a transaction at an ATM when he was pushed to the ground and robbed of his two wallets. Two witnesses chased the subject on foot and were able to flag down an officer, who joined the chase and was able to apprehend the suspect a short distance away. Zachary Dewulf, 22, of Springfield, Va was arrested and charged with robbery. He was held without bond.

ROBBERY, 140218055, 4000 block of N. 9th Street. At 8:42 pm on February 18, a 27 year-old female was walking her dog when a subject assaulted her and stole her purse. The suspect is described as a black male with short dreads, between 30-40 years of age, approximately 5’4” tall and 120 lbs. He was wearing a black pullover sweater and jeans at the time of the incident.

ROBBERY, 140215024, 3800 block of N. Fairfax Boulevard. On February 15 at 11:43am, a victim reported that two days prior, he was physically assaulted by two subjects and robbed of his phone and glasses. Suspect one is described as a black male, approximately 35-40 years old, 5’7”, 200 pounds with a short beard. He was wearing a dark jacket, jeans, and boots at the time of the incident. Suspect two is described as a white male, approximately 35-40 years old, 6’1”, 220 pounds, with brown eyes, scruffy facial hair, and brown hair down to his shoulders. He was wearing a brown jacket at the time of the incident.

BURGLARY, 140215023, 1700 block of N. Wakefield Street. On February 15 at 11:59pm, a victim returned home to find that various pieces of jewelry and cash were missing from her residence. There were no signs of forced entry. There is no suspect(s) description.

BURGLARY, 140212046, 5800 block of N. 20th Street. On February 12 at 5:30pm, a victim reported that multiple items had been taken from his home. There were no signs of forced entry. There is no suspect(s) description.

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY, 140217029, 4200 block of S. 31st Street. On February 17 at 11:57am, a victim reported that a known male subject attempted to enter her residence. The suspect fled the scene, but was later located when officers saw him driving through the area. Nabil Alali, 41, of McLean, VA was arrested for attempted burglary, misdemeanor destruction of property, and driving on a suspended license and held on a secured bond.

BURGLARY (LATE), 140217047, 5700 block of N. 10th Road. On February 17 at 2:16pm, a victim reported that between February 11 and February 12, several items were stolen from her residence. There were no signs of forced entry. There is no suspect(s) description.

PEEPING TOM, 140215001, 2700 block of S. Adams Street. On February 14 at 11:58pm, a victim reported seeing an unknown subject standing outside her back door. The suspect fled the scene on foot. There is no suspect description.